Multiple choice

Which of the following is used in air conditioning applications?

  1. Chlorobenzene

  2. 2-Chlorobenzoic acid

  3. Chlorodifluoromethane

  4. Vinyl chloride

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chlorodifluoromethane is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). It is commonly used as a propellant and in air conditioning applications. It is a versatile intermediate in industrial organofluorine chemistry, e.g. as a precursor to tetrafluoroethylene.